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Novinger Family History

Novinger Name Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Nofsinger (see Noffsinger).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Trovinger, Stinger, Foringer, Avinger, Basinger, Dolinger, Bolinger

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Where is the Novinger family from?

You can see how Novinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Novinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Novinger families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Novinger's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Novinger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Novinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Novinger. 44% of Novinger men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Novinger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Novinger were Manager and Secretary. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Attendant
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Novinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novinger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 96 immigration records available for the last name Novinger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 486 military records available for the last name Novinger. For the veterans among your Novinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novinger lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Novinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Novinger in 1942 was 59, and 72 in 2004.

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